When to seek medical advice

Contact your doctor if your child is younger than 3 months and his or her diarrhea is accompanied by a fever of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher. For children over 3 months, seek medical care if the diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours or if it's accompanied by:

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